Incorporating AFSD Into Hybrid Manufacturing Processes
Additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) is a new, solid-state additive manufacturing process that provides an alternative to beam-based AM processes.
Tony Schmitz
Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Joint Faculty, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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